Exchange Students

Chukyo University welcomes students from its partner institutions and from ISEP members for one semester or a full year. Students abroad and Chukyo students trade places through the Student Exchange Program. If you are considering coming to Chukyo, please contact your home institution to discover if an agreement with Chukyo University exists or if they are an ISEP member institution.

*If you are enrolled at a University that is not a partner with Chukyo University or that is not an ISEP member you cannot participate in the exchange program.

The GEC is the primary point of contact and support for international exchange students at Chukyo University. The GEC processes international exchange students' applications and welcomes them when they first arrive on campus. International exchange students are always welcome to stay in the GEC lounge on Nagoya campus to study or chat with other students. For more information about the GEC, please check here.

GEC plans and manages a variety of international exchange events throughout the year with "VOICE," the student Volunteer Organization for InterCultural Exchange.

2025 Event Calendar

We highly encourage international exchange students to take advantage of all services we provide on campus in order to get the most of the study abroad experience.

Buddy Program

This program was created to help international exchange students get accustomed to life in Japan and on campus, and to make new friends immediately upon arrival. International exchange students will be matched with Chukyo students who will become their "buddies." The buddies are students interested in deepening their intercultural understanding. They are volunteers who help navigate life at Chukyo and organize a variety of events throughout the year.

All international students are automatically invited to participate in the Buddy Program when they apply to CSEP. Participation in the program is free.

ELTE -High School Visit-

The ELTE (English Language Teacher Experience) is a unique volunteering opportunity within the Chukyo University Exchange Program (CSEP). It allows international exchange students to visit Chukyo University Senior High School for two days and immerse themselves in the role of an English language teacher. On the first day, participants observe classes and meet with the native English teachers in charge. On the second day, the students have the opportunity to teach English to first-year high school students during class, which enables them to learn about the duties of Assistant Language Teachers and how to conduct lessons, as well as to develop their teaching skills.

This program is not just a volunteering opportunity; it is also a valuable practical experience, especially for students considering a career as English language teachers in Japan.

Event Report: ELTE（October 2024）
Event Report: ELTE（May and June 2025）

Chukyo Global Exchange Class -Elementary School Visit-

The Chukyo Global Exchange Class – Elementary School Visit – is an initiative in which exchange students from Chukyo University and members of the Volunteer Organization for InterCultural Exchange (VOICE) participate in classes at nearby elementary schools. The program aims to familiarize elementary school students with foreign languages and cultures.

During the classes, exchange students introduce themselves, share information about their home cultures, answer questions from the students, and teach simple English phrases, fostering meaningful interactions. This program not only provides a valuable hands-on experience for students aspiring to become English teachers in the future but also offers an opportunity to gain insight into Japan's elementary school education system.

Event Report: Elementary School Visit (February 2025)

Global Talk Hour

The "Global Talk Hour" is a great opportunity to make new Japanese friends, in which exchange students are paired with Chukyo University students seeking to improve their language skills and deepen their relationships through conversation in the exchange students' native languages. The topics of conversation can be chosen freely, such as each other's countries, hobbies, grammar, and learning methods for each language.

Each 30-minute conversation will be held twice a week for five consecutive weeks. Of the two weekly sessions, one will be conducted in your native language or English, and the other in Japanese. This is a chance to learn authentic, native Japanese from peers close to your age. Meeting new friends and exchanging cultural knowledge through each other's languages can greatly enrich your study abroad experience.

Event Report: 2025 Spring Global Talk Hour

Libraries

International exchange students can borrow books from the libraries on both campuses using their student ID card. Some libraries also offer spaces where students can study and prepare for classes in the way that suits them best: by themselves in silence, or in group to rehearsal presentations using a laptot and a whiteboard. Please ask the GEC for more details.

Gym

With an annual fee of 300 JPY, international exchange students can use the gym on Nagoya campus without reservation. The purchase will be certified by a little stamp on the student ID card and students will have to show it at the counter when they check in at the gym. Please ask the GEC for more details.

Cafeteria

There are several cafeterias and convenience stores where students can buy lunch from on campus. Students have a wide choice: from Japanese style bento boxes to rice bowls, noodles, and salads.

Book Shop

There is a bookshop on campus where you can purchase not only your textbooks but also magazines, travel guides, and other books for leisure.

Health Support

Students can receive support at the infirmary and at the consultation center. All students are encouraged to use these facilities whenever they feel the need as they are free of charge. International exchange students are highly advised to inform the GEC when they are not feeling well.